But, the campaign surpassed her goals after telling a local radio show she and Juarez’s story. The campaign has now raised more than $13,000 and counting.

Del Valle also said she’s gotten people calling her offering Juarez jobs. Restaurants have even called offering meals to the family.

“I reached out and told him what I had done," Del Valle told InsideEdition.com. "His wife was in tears. Their kids are smiling for the first time in months. I told him you don’t need to thank me. I said this is my thank you for you doing the right thing."

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